Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

2

About This Machine

2

Capabilities

2

Features

2

Identification

3

Machine Specifications

4

SAFETY

6

Understanding Risks of Machinery

6

Basic Machine Safety

6

Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety

8

PREPARATION

9

Preparation Overview

9

Things You'll Need

9

Power Supply Requirements

9

Availability

9

Full-Load Current Rating

9

Circuit Information

10

Circuit Requirements for 110V

10

Circuit Requirements for 220V

10

Grounding Requirements

10

Extension Cords

11

Unpacking

11

Inventory

11

Cleaning & Protecting

12

Location

13

Physical Environment

13

Electrical Installation

13

Lighting

13

Weight Load

13

Space Allocation

13

Lifting & Moving

14

Leveling & Mounting

14

Leveling

14

Bolting to Concrete Floors

15

Machine Mounts

15

Machine Setup

16

Power Connection

17

Test Run

18

Inspections & Adjustments

18

OPERATION

19

Operation Overview

19

Description of Controls & Components

20

Blade Selection

21

Blade Terminology

21

Blade Length

21

Blade Width

21

Tooth Set

22

Tooth Type

22

Blade Pitch (TPI)

23

Blade Changes

24

Blade Tension

25

Blade Breakage

25

Blade Care & Break-In

26

Blade Care

26

Blade Break-In

26

Blade Speed

26

Blade Speed Chart

27

Chip Inspection Chart

27

Downfeed Rate

28

Downfeed Pressure

28

Angle Cuts

29

Cuts to the Right

29

Cuts to the Left

29

Blade Guide

30

Workpiece Holding

30

Vise Quick Release

30

Cutting Fluid

31

Cutting Fluid System

31

Operation Tips

32

MAINTENANCE

33

Maintenance Schedule

33

Cleaning

33

Lubrication

33

Gearbox

34

Machine Storage

34

TROUBLESHOOTING

35

Service

38

Blade Tracking

38

Blade Guide Bearings

39

Squaring the Blade

39

Adjusting Angle Stops

40

ELECTRICAL

41

Electrical Safety Instructions

41

220V Conversion

42

Wiring Diagram

43

Wiring Component Locations

44

PARTS

45

Cabinet & Base

45

Motor & Head

47

Blade Guide Assemblies

49

Gearbox

50

Machine Labels

52

WARRANTY & RETURNS

53

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